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Today we’re celebrating World Oceans Day with a deep dive into an international project to map the entire seafloor.

In this episode, Kevin Krajick talks with volcanologist Einat Lev about her recent trip to study and film Iceland’s spectacularly erupting Fagradalsfjall Volcano.

The report identifies opportunities and challenges in implementing new technologies that could reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels worldwide.

Gases collected from ancient groundwater provide a compelling portrait of how much past temperatures have swung back and forth.

Fluids trapped within the stones are helping researchers reconstruct the deep history of the continent, and eventually maybe others.

Pilot project aims to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences via a unique ship-based professional development model.

Researchers who are developing environmental curriculum tailored to students in China share their findings so far.

The news agency Reuters produced a list of top climate scientists. Columbia researchers comprise a significant number.

A major firm will facilitate the engagement of commercial enterprise with the university’s global climate and sustainability research.

Sea ice is rapidly melting off the northwest coast of Alaska, endangering the Indigenous population. Researchers joined forces with the local community to understand how climate change is affecting their region.

Earth Day is a time to celebrate the natural world. Being in nature can improve our mood and our mental and physical health. Plus, natural areas do a lot of work for us.

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